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Caterpillar 994K Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 994K ➔

The Caterpillar 994K Wheel Loader is a powerful and reliable machine designed for heavy-duty operations. With a bucket capacity of 32 cubic yards, this loader is equipped with a Cat 3516E engine that delivers up to 1870 horsepower. Its hydraulic system ensures efficient and quick cycle times for various operations, while the transmission allows for smooth and precise control. Operating at a weight of 534,852 pounds, the 994K offers exceptional performance and productivity for a wide range of applications.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	314,890.00 lbs ft (426,927.87 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	25 - 52.(19.1 - 39.8) Starting 2024 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	25.0 - 32.0 (19.1 - 24.5) Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine	3516E Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine Power	1,739 (1,297) Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	1,739 (1,297) Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	Cat 3516E Starting 2019 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	297,822.00 lbs (135,089.95 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Dump Height	20.2 (6.2) Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	9.3 (2.8) Starting 2016 Model Year
Net Power	1,739.00 hp (1,296.79 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	529,149.00 lbs (240,018.25 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	529,149 (240,018) Starting 2016 Model Year
Tip Load	346,263 (157,062) Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed	15.2 / 16.8 mph Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	15.2 / 16.8 mph Starting 2021 Model Year

Axles

Front	Fixed
Oscillation Angle	9 degrees
Rear	Trunnion

Brakes

ISO 3450:2011

Bucket

Bucket Capacities

32.00 cu yd (24.46 cu m)

Engine

Bore	6.70 in (17.02 cm)
Displacement	4,766.00 cu in (78,100.92 cu cm)
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV* or U.S. EPA Tier 1/EU Stage I Equivalent
Engine Model	Cat 3516E
Gross Power - ISO 14396	1,847.00 hp (1,377.33 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	1,870.00 hp (1,394.48 kw)
Make	Cat
Net Power	1,739.00 hp (1,296.79 kw)
Rated Speed	1600 rpm
Stroke	8.50 in (21.59 cm)
Torque Rise	39%

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Dump	3.1 seconds
Lower Float Down	4.2 seconds
Rack Back	4.9 seconds
Raise	12.6 seconds
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket	23.5 seconds

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke	370 1713 mm (14.6 67.4 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke	310 1086 mm (12.2 42.8 in)
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	Positive Flow Control
Lift/Tilt System - Pump	Variable Displacement Piston
Pilot System	Open Loop and Pressure Reducing
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	4587 psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Relief Valve Setting - Steering	4496 psi
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle	4.3 seconds
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle	7.6 seconds
Steering System - Circuit	Pilot Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump	Piston Variable Displacement
Total Steering Angle	80 degrees

Operating Specifications

Bucket Capacity Range	25 - 32 yd
Operating Weight	534,852.00 lbs (242,605.09 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	25.00-32.00 cu yd (19.11-24.46 cu m)
Rated Payload - High Lift	92,594.10 lbs (42,000.03 kg)
Rated Payload - Standard	99,207.90 lbs (45,000.00 kg)

Transmission

Direct Drive - Forward 1	Lock-up disables
Direct Drive - Forward 2	8.70 mph (14.00 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 3	15.20 mph (24.46 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 2	9.60 mph (15.45 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	16.80 mph (27.04 kph)
Forward - 1	4.60 mph (7.40 kph)
Forward - 2	8.00 mph (12.87 kph)
Forward - 3	13.60 mph (21.89 kph)
Reverse - 1	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Reverse - 2	8.80 mph (14.16 kph)
Reverse - 3	14.90 mph (23.98 kph)
Transmission Type	Cat Planetary Power Shift

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